Preds back home

Wednesday, the Predators skated at Bridgestone Arena for the first time since Jan. 21, when they played the St. Louis Blues. Coach Barry Trotz said he hoped the practice would help breed some familiarity for his team.

Nashville finished a seven-game, 15-day roadtrip Tuesday night in a 6-1 win over St. Louis. The Predators play the Los Angeles Kings in Nashville on Thursday.

“It’ll take us a period or two to feel back at home here,” Trotz said. “That was one of the reasons I wanted to come out and have a short practice today, is to get used to being in our own building again, and being in a routine.”